Dear Savvy Senior
I know that the size of a person's Social Security retirement benefit is based on how much they earn over their lifetime. But beyond earning a higher paycheck, which isn't likely for me, is there anything I can do to boost my future Social Security benefits?
Approaching Retirement

Dear Approaching,
Most people think that there isn't much they can do about the size of their future Social Security retirement checks. But that's not true. There are actually several strategies that can boost your benefits. Here's what you should know.